The Mahindra Vision S Compact SUV is one of Mahindra’s most exciting upcoming models, built on the company’s modular NU_IQ multi-energy platform. This compact SUV brings rugged, “baby-Scorpio” styling along with advanced technology, spacious interiors, and multiple expected powertrain options — including petrol, diesel, hybrid, and electric.

Below is the most comprehensive breakdown of the Vision S based on all officially revealed and media-reported details.

Quick Highlights

What is NU_IQ and why it matters

Mahindra’s NU_IQ is a new modular, monocoque architecture revealed with the Vision series. It’s described as a multi-energy platform that can take traditional internal-combustion engines (petrol/diesel), hybrids and battery-electric stacks — plus FWD or AWD hardware and left/right hand-drive packaging. That flexibility lets Mahindra offer multiple body styles and adapt the same underlying structure across markets and price points (reduces development cost, increases global potential).

Exterior design — rugged but modern

The Vision S concept takes a deliberately boxy, upright approach (think: “small Scorpio / modern Bolero DNA”). Key exterior notes from the concept images and Mahindra’s reveal:

• 💠 Bold LED DRLs with inverted L-shaped signature
• 💠 Horizontal grille with Mahindra’s Twin Peaks logo
• 💠 Chunky bumpers with off-road styling
• 💠 Tailgate-mounted spare wheel (concept)
• 💠 Strong wheel arches & body cladding
• 💠 Roof rails and auxiliary lights in concept version
• 💠 19-inch alloy wheel designs showcased
• 💠 Inverted L-shaped LED signatures, horizontal grille with Mahindra’s twin-peaks logo, chunky bumper with integrated radar/sensor modules (concept).
• 💠 Strong wheel arches, pronounced cladding, roof-mounted auxiliary lighting, ladder/kerb-climbing aids and a tailgate-mounted spare wheel on the concept — all reinforce a lifestyle/off-road look. Production versions generally tone some of these items down, but the boxy silhouette is likely to remain.
• 💠 Concept uses modern details (flush door handles, camera ORVMs in concept renders, 19-inch wheels on show models) to give a premium look while keeping mechanical simplicity.

Interior & ergonomics

Mahindra’s images and tech notes emphasize a cabin that combines modern digital tech with useful physical controls:

• 💠 Dual large digital screens — a driver display and a wide central touchscreen separated by an AC vent (Mahindra’s NU_UX / NU-software hinted). Expect tablet-style infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto in production.
• 💠 Physical switchgear remains: Mahindra appears to retain tactile buttons for climate and common functions (practical for Indian conditions).
• 💠 Flat floor layout and long wheelbase (2,665 mm) yields exceptional usable space for this class — more rear-legroom and a roomy second row than many rivals. There’s a panoramic glass roof in the concept that adds to perceived space.
• 💠 Dual digital displays (driver + infotainment)
• 💠 Physical controls retained for climate & essential functions
• 💠 Flat-floor layout for extra rear legroom
• 💠 Panoramic glass roof in the concept
• 💠 Premium finishes with practical design
• 💠 Advanced infotainment expected with Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto

Powertrain possibilities & performance expectations

Mahindra has positioned NU_IQ as multi-energy, so the Vision S production car could be offered in several flavors:

• 💠 ICE (petrol/diesel): media reports speculate downsized turbo petrols (1.2–1.5L turbo candidates) and efficient diesel options for those markets where diesel demand remains.
• 💠 Hybrid: Strong statements and concept notes indicate Mahindra is developing strong hybrid solutions to give good real-world efficiency without range-anxiety complexity.
• 💠 Electric (EV): NU_IQ supports battery packs — outlets mention possible battery options (examples in reporting include 59 kWh and 79 kWh as possible configurations for EV variants in the platform family). Actual battery sizes, range and motor outputs will be announced by Mahindra later.

Because the platform can support both FWD and AWD, Mahindra could also offer an AWD variant (especially in higher trims or ICE/EV combos aimed at light off-road use).

Safety and ADAS

Concept and Mahindra’s roadmap signal that Vision series cars aim for modern safety levels: multi-airbag packages, electronic stability control, TPMS, a likely aim for strong GNCAP ratings and the inclusion of Level-2 ADAS features (lane-keep, adaptive cruise, automatic emergency braking) as production variants. Exact standard/optional features will be confirmed nearer launch.

• 💠 6–8 airbags
• 💠 ESP, Hill Hold & Hill Descent
• 💠 360-degree camera
• 💠 TPMS
• 💠 Level 2 ADAS (Adaptive Cruise, Lane Keep, AEB)
• 💠 High-strength body shell

Expected Variants & Price Range

While official variants are yet to be announced, the Vision S may follow a structure similar to XUV300/Nexon:

Pricing will depend heavily on final powertrains and features.

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